Truman Scolds Budget Cutters On Whistle Stop Campaign
President Truman, near 68, vows to press a whistle stop drive against budget cutters and the real estate lobby. He denounces opponents for hindering low rent housing and world peace efforts while defending his 21 point program and housing aims.
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Du Ponts Agree To Cooperate In River Baffle Plan
Commissioners sought assurances on a proposed 50 foot stone baffle at a Potomac plant. Du Pont officials pledged buoy marking and night sighting to prevent navigation hazards. Army engineers will confer with Du Pont after a Washington hearing. The plant plans to draw 500 gallons per minute for cooling with its own waste disposal and no pollution to the river.
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Socialists Rally in English Towns Amid Local Elections
In the opening phase of small town and rural council polls through Saturday, socialists gain ground while Conservatives concede footing. Observers note Labor previously won a landslide in London and gains elsewhere, arguing for a national election as the national government coalition wanes.
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Fairless Named Chairman and CEO of U S Steel
Benjamin F. Fairless took over as chairman of United States Steel Corp after Irving S. Olds retired from his $211000 annual post. Fairless also becomes chief executive and remains president, the first to hold both roles in the firm’s 50 year history.
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Mrs Werner Wins Seat Amid Democratic Victory
The 60 year old Democrat Mrs Werner, formerly executive director of the Montgomery County Charter Committee, led a campaign from her dining room and thanked supporters after a victory statement. She pledged to address local and national issues, praised campaign volunteers, and extended friendship to opponents William Prescon Allen and Roy Coffman.
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Western Union and AFL Workers Meet for Mediation Session
Officials of Western Union and the AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union meet for the first time in weeks to discuss a month-old strike. The session at the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service was arranged by Mediation Chief Cyrus S. Ching after the company declined earlier invitations.
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Peddicord Plans Write-In Bid For U S Senate
Stephen B. Peddicord vows to pursue a write-in campaign in Maryland's U S Senate race after finishing a distant third in the Democratic nomination contest. He says he was urged by voters from both parties to pursue the general election as a candidate.
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New Jersey Delegates Decide to Remain Unpledged
Kefauver claimed support from New Jersey delegates but after a dinner featuring five White House hopefuls the New Jersey delegation chose to remain unpledged. Only Kefauver and Kerr appeared in person. other candidates sent representatives.
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Porter Endorsed For Commander In Maryland Legion Race
Two Washington County Legion posts Port 202 Williamsport and Post 222 Clear Spring unanimously endorsed W. G. Porter Sr. for Maryland department commander at recent meetings. He already had Dixon Troxell Post in Finkstown backing him. Department commander election occurs July 12 at the state convention in Baltimore.
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Four Youngsters Die In Sandbank In Arizona Tragedy
In Safford Arizona on May 7 a sandbank excavation collapsed burying seven children. Four died Manuel Sanches 12 Junior 10 Mario 8 and Rita Bencomo 4. Police and fire crews hurried to rescue the others but sand hampered efforts.
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Major Virginia Forest Fire Nears Containment
Virginia blaze in Caspian Sea level note era mentions large fire in Virginia and Hagerstown figures with civilian defense director Edgar King to lead a staff meeting at 8 pm in the Memorial Boulevard city equipment building. The meeting will unveil a key shift in the local civilian defense program as weekly meetings become required.
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Shakespeare Plays Shown to Bruglish Students at Flagerstown High
Bruglish high school students watched film adaptations of Julius Caesar and Anthony and Cleopatra. The program aligned with recent reading and Broadway interest featuring Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Showings ran 9:08 to 10:01 pm for juniors and seniors, and 10:30 to noon for sophomores.
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Clark Arrives To Succeed Ridgway In Far East
Gen. Mark W. Clark arrived to take over United Nations and U S command in the Far East succeeding Gen. Matthew B Ridgway. Ridgway will depart Monday to become Eisenhower’s successor in Europe and to assume other duties.
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NATO Commander in Europe Calls for Armistice in Korea
Clack stated he would do everything to use power to bring about an honorable armistice in Korea, reflecting a stance attributed to a NATO commander in Europe.
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Brothers Held On Tax Charge At Ocean City Casino
Three Jacksons brothers Harry Lee 86 Robert B. 38 and Charles J. Jackeson 45 ran Jacksons Casino on the Ocean City boardwalk indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for attempting to evade income taxes. They allegedly evaded about 19 000 in 1946 and 1945 taxes with understated income figures and minimal payments.
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Patterns for sale ready to fill orders in New York
An advertisement lists patterns for sale addressed to Carol Curtis at Box 229 Madison Square Station New York 10. It notes patterns ready to fill orders immediately and offers special handling with first class mail and extra stamps.
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